Diamond and Sussexite Physical Properties

Diamond

Sussexite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

103-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Sussexite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Diamond and Sussexite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Diamond and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.